Uncommon
UMPHREY’S McGEE Lyrics
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Something about me smells
I don't want that to be, how you remember me
Something about me stinks
If I was not so strange
If I could only change
I wouldn't be so far, from standing where you are
Everywhere I look is south
And everywhere I look is south
If I could clear my vision now, I could hear you nice and loud
Everywhere I look is south
Something about me's weak
If I could only tweak
Myself from the inside out, I could turn my life around
If I was not so weak
It doesn't have to be the only way to common ground
The absence was an option only waiting to be found
But the further that I float along, the sooner I could sink
And in the end it only matters
If you feel that you could think of me the same
Everywhere I look is south
Everywhere I look is south
If I could clear my vision now, I could hear you nice and loud
Everywhere I look is south
Something about me stinks
Something about me smells
I don't want that to be, how you remember me
Something about me stinks
The song "Uncommon" by UMPHREY’S McGEE speaks about personal struggles and the desire for change. The repetition of "something about me stinks" and "something about me smells" in the lyrics implies that the singer has a flaw that they are trying to overcome. They don't want to be remembered for their weakness, and they long to be like others who are deemed normal or common. The repeated line "everywhere I look is south" conveys a feeling of being lost or heading in the wrong direction.
The singer seems to be aware of their own weaknesses and feels that they could improve if given the chance. The line "if I could only tweak myself from the inside out" points towards the need for self-improvement. The singer realizes that they are weak, but if they could make little changes within themselves, they could turn their life around. The final lines, "I don't want that to be, how you remember me, something about me stinks" implies that the singer is not only trying to change for themselves but also for those around them, so they don't leave a negative impression.
Overall, "Uncommon" is a song about personal struggles and the need for change. The singer is aware of their flaws and desires to be like everyone else, but they realize that they need to make little internal changes to improve themselves. It's a relatable song that many people can resonate with, and it speaks about the need for self-improvement and self-awareness.
Line by Line Meaning
Something about me stinks
I have flaws that might make me unpleasant to others.
Something about me smells
My shortcomings might be noticeable and unappealing to others.
I don't want that to be, how you remember me
I hope to leave a better impression on people than my faults and shortcomings.
If I was not so strange
My odd behavior might be keeping me from connecting with others.
If I could only change
I wish I could alter my personality to make myself more approachable and accepted.
I wouldn't be so far, from standing where you are
If I were more relatable, I might be able to connect with those I admire.
Everywhere I look is south
Things are not going well for me and I feel lost and disoriented.
If I could clear my vision now, I could hear you nice and loud
If I could see things more clearly, I might be able to connect with and understand others better.
Something about me's weak
I struggle with a sense of inadequacy and insecurity.
If I could only tweak
I wish I could make small adjustments to my personality and behavior to become more likable.
Myself from the inside out, I could turn my life around
If I worked on improving myself on a deep level, it might make a positive impact on my life as a whole.
It doesn't have to be the only way to common ground
There are other ways to connect and relate to others than just changing who I am.
The absence was an option only waiting to be found
Being alone and disconnected from others is sometimes an easy choice to make, but not necessarily the best one.
But the further that I float along, the sooner I could sink
If I continue to stay disconnected and isolated, it might lead to negative consequences in the future.
And in the end it only matters
Ultimately, the way others perceive me and remember me is crucial.
If you feel that you could think of me the same
If I can leave a positive impression on others, I would feel content and fulfilled.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRENDAN H BAYLISS, MICHAEL BRIAN NOLAN
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